China Electricity Council’s An Hongguang Urges AI and Blockchain (distributed ledger technology) in Cost Management

At the Dec. 26 Beijing conference, Vice Chairman An Hongguang emphasized combining traditional power with new industries, implementing AI and blockchain for cost control, and expanding cross-sector data collaboration.

Summary

On Dec. 26 in Beijing, the 2025 National Power Engineering Cost and Quota Management Conference highlighted Vice Chairman An Hongguang’s call to merge traditional power sectors with emerging industries. He advocated adopting AI and blockchain technologies to enhance cost management practices and establishing shared data systems across sectors.

Terms & Concepts
  • Blockchain: A distributed ledger that records data across multiple computers, enhancing tamper resistance and transparency.
  • Distributed ledger technology (DLT): The underlying system for blockchains: a synchronized, shared database replicated across nodes without a central authority.